UKIAH TAILGATER - LEAK TESTING; Leak Testing Procedure

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LEAK TESTING
LEAK TESTING:
All factory-made connections have been thoroughly tested for gas leaks. However, shipping and handling may have
loosened a gas tting.
AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION:
• TEST ALL FITTINGS FOR LEAKS BEFORE USING YOUR GAS FIRE PIT.
• TEST THE CYLINDER VALVE FOR LEAKS EACH TIME THE CYLINDER IS FILLED.
• TEST FOR LEAKS EVERY TIME YOU CONNECT A GAS FITTING.
• DO NOT SMOKE WHILE TESTING FOR LEAKS.
• NEVER TEST FOR LEAKS WITH A LIGHTED MATCH OR OPEN FLAME.
• TEST FOR LEAKS OUTDOORS.
DANGER: Do NOT use an open ame to check for gas leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open ames in the
area while you check for leaks. Sparks or open ames will result in a re or explosion, which could result in serious
bodily injury or death and damage to property.
WARNING: To prevent a re or explosion hazard when testing for a leak:
• Always perform a leak test before lighting the re pit and each time the cylinder is connected for use.
• No smoking. Do NOT use or permit sources of ignition in the area while conducting a leak test.
• Conduct the leak test outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
• Do NOT use matches, lighters, or a ame to check for leaks.
• The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair the consumer’s ability to properly assemble or
safely operate the appliance.
• Strong odors, colds, sinus congestion, etc. may prevent the detection of propane. Use caution and common sense
when testing for leaks.
• Do NOT use re pit until any and all leaks are corrected. If you are unable to stop a leak, disconnect the LP gas supply.
Call a gas appliance serviceman or your local LP gas supplier.
TO TEST FOR LEAKS:
1. Extinguish any open ame or cigarettes in the area.
2. Check the cylinder valve and appliance valves are in the “OFF” position.
3. Connect LP gas cylinder.
4. Prepare a soap solution of one-part water, one-part liquid detergent.
5. With a full gas cylinder, open cylinder slowly.
6. Brush the soap solution on each connection and along the hose.
7. A leak is identied by a ow of bubbles from the area of the leak.
8. If a leak is detected, close the gas cylinder “shut-off” valve, tighten the connection and retest (Step 5)
9. If the leak persists, do not attempt to operate appliance and contact Ukiah Co.